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Bigjon's Backhoe Service LLC

Appendix A-G

Petitioner	 submits	 the	 Appendix	 and	 Manuals	 marked	

“CONFIDENTIAL,”	as	they	contain	proprietary	confidential	

business	information	that	is	not	released	to	the	public	and	

is	protected	under	the	Freedom	of	Information	Act	5	USC	

§552	et.	seq.	5	Reform	Act	Section	333	(b).

Submitted	on	January	13,	2016

Jonathan	Longwell

Bigjon's	Backhoe	Service	LLC

3199	Reesy	Rd

Cody,	WY	82414

Bigjon's	Backhoe’s Consultant

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Info@GowdyBrothers.com
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Table of Contents

APPENDIX	A	- EXEMPTION	PATTERN..........................................................................................3

APPENDIX	B	- TECHNICAL	MANUALS	AND	SPECIFICATIONS...............................................4

APPENDIX	C	- COMMERCIAL	(MISSION/OPERATION)	PURPOSE	- FAA	PREVIOUS	

APPROVED	EXEMPTION	NUMBERS........................................................................................... 12

APPENDIX	D	- EQUIPMENT	- FAA	PREVIOUS	APPROVED	EXEMPTION	NUMBERS.... 14

APPENDIX	E	- EXEMPTION	14	C.F.R	- FAA	PREVIOUS	APPROVED	EXEMPTION	

NUMBERS............................................................................................................................................ 19

APPENDIX	F	- MONTHLY	MAINTENANCE	AND	REPAIR	LOG............................................. 20

APPENDIX	G	– MOTION	PICTURE	AND	TELEVISION	FLIGHT	OPERATIONS	MANUAL	

VERSION	1.0....................................................................................................................................... 21

I. Introduction...................................................................................................................... 23

A. Purpose....................................................................................................................................... 23

B. Operator/Pilot	Organization .............................................................................................. 23

C. Persons	Authorized................................................................................................................ 23

D. Area	of	Operations ................................................................................................................. 23

E. Plan	of	Activities ...................................................................................................................... 23

F. Permission	to	Operate........................................................................................................... 24

G. Security....................................................................................................................................... 25

H. Briefing	of	Pilot/Production	Personnel ......................................................................... 25

I. Certifications/Airworthiness............................................................................................... 26

J. Pilot	Personnel/Minimum	Requirements....................................................................... 26

K. Communications ..................................................................................................................... 27

L. Accident	Notification.............................................................................................................. 27

M. Recall/Stop	Procedures ....................................................................................................... 27

N. Aerobatic	Competency.......................................................................................................... 28

O. Special	Provisions................................................................................................................... 28

II. Company	Organization................................................................................................ 28

A. Chief	Pilot................................................................................................................................... 28

B. Pilot	in	Command.................................................................................................................... 29

Appendix	A	List	of	Approved	Pilots........................................................................................... 30

Appendix	B	List	of	Approved	Aircraft ...................................................................................... 31

Appendix	C	– Permission	Acquisition	Form........................................................................... 32

Appendix	D.	Revisions	Letter ...................................................................................................... 33

Appendix	E	– Form	7711-2........................................................................................................... 34
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APPENDIX A - EXEMPTION PATTERN

The	following	table	summarizes	relief	sought	by	the	Aeryon	Labs,	Inc.,	and	the	FAA’s	

determination	per	Exemption	#11213,	dated	March	24,	2015.

Relief	considered	(14	CFR)	FAA	determination	(14	CFR)	

21	 Relief	not	necessary	

45.23(b)	 Relief	not	necessary	

61.23(a)	and	(c)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

61.101(e)(4)	and	(5)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

61.113(a)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

61.133	 Relief	not	necessary	

61.315(a)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.7(a)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.7(b)	 Relief	not	necessary	

91.9(b)(2)	 Relief	not	necessary	

91.9(c)	 Relief	not	granted	

91.103	 Relief	not	granted	

91.109	 Relief	not	necessary	

91.119(a)	 Relief	not	granted	

91.119(b)	and	(d)	 Not	applicable	

91.119(c)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.121	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.151(a)(1)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions and	limitations	

91.203(a)	and	(b)	 Relief	not	necessary	

91.405(a)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.407(a)(1)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.409(a)(1)	and	(2)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations	

91.417(a)	and	(b)	 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations
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APPENDIX B - TECHNICAL MANUALS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DJI	- Phantom	2

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

DJI	- Phantom	3

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Advanced_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

DJI	- Inspire	1

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

DJI	– F450

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F450_User_Manual_v2.2_en.pdf

DJI	– F550

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F550_User_Manual_v2.0_en.pdf

DJI	- S800

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/s800/S800_User_Manual_en.pdf

DJI	- S900

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/s900/en/S900_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

DJI	- S1000

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/s1000/en/S1000_User_Manual_v1.10_en.pdf

DJI	– S1000+

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/s1000_plus/en/S1000_Plus_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

DJI	– Matrice	100

http://store.dji.com/product/matrice-100

Flypro	PX400

http://www.iflypro.com/en-flypro-px400-standard-world-s-first-auto-follow-and-fpv-drone.htm

HSE	UAV	– RDASS	Q1000

http://www.hse-uav.com/rdass_1000_4_rotor_electric_uas.htm

Mikrokopter	– ARF	Okto	XL

http://files.mikrokopter.de/ARF-OktoXL-Manual_(en).pdf

Skycatch

http://www.skycatch.com/

Splash	Drone

http://urbandrones.com/products/splash-drone-pro-version

AirWing	UAV	– Talon

http://ibuyrc.com/manual/36A33.pdf

ProJet	– RQ-11	Raven

http://site.nitroplanes.com/manuals/projet/RQ-11.pdf

AeroSky	– RoboSurfer

http://ibuyrc.com/manual/05A81.pdf

Airfield	– Extreme	Surfer	Power	Glider

http://ibuyrc.com/manual/95A289.pdf

ProJet	– RC	Drone

http://www.nitroplanes.com/projet-drone-2500mm-kit.html

SkyHunter

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/226420516X86361X24.pdf

Hawkeye	1700

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/849998582X1295534X13.pdf

Cinestar	8	Octo

http://d27w8s76bjlz9v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cinestar8Manual-v4.pdf

Altavian	Nova	F6500

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/ALT-F6500.html

Blade	QX3

http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/BLH8100-Manual-EN.pdf
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Blade	Chroma

http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/BLH8665-manual-EN.pdf

AgEagle

http://ageagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AgEagle-RAPID-122014-email.pdf

3DRobotics	- X8

http://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/X8+-Operation-Manual-vA.pdf

3DRobotices	- Iris

http://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IRIS-Plus-Operation-Manual-vE-web.pdf

3DR	Solo

http://3drobotics.com/kb/solo-user-manual/

SenseFly	eBee

https://www.sensefly.com/drones/ebee.html

Yuneec	Q500	Typhon

http://www.yuneec.com/download/20150209080300.pdf

DraganFlyer	X4-ES

http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicopter/draganflyer-x4es/specifications/

Trimble	UX5

http://kmcgeo.com/Products/Gatewing/UX5AerialImagingUserGuide_100A.pdf

Trimble	UX5	– HP

http://uas.trimble.com/sites/default/files/downloads/022516-131a_trimbleux5_hp_ds_0615_lr_2.pdf

Trimble	ZX5

http://uas.trimble.com/sites/default/files/downloads/022516-

199a_trimblezx5_multirotor_uas_geospatial_ds_a4_0915_lr.pdf

Microdrones	MD4

http://www.microdrones.com/en/support/support-and-repair/

3D	Robotics	Aero	–M

https://store.3drobotics.com/products/aero-m

3DRobotics	Fixed	Wing

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Aero-User-Manual-vB.pdf

3DRobotics	X8+

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/X8-Operation-Manual-vC.pdf

3D	Robotics	X8	– M

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/X8M-Operation-Manual-v3.pdf

3D	Robotics	Y6

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3DR-DIY-Y6-Build-Manual-vA.pdf

Aerialtronics	Altura	Zenith

http://www.aerialtronics.com/altura-zenith-engels/altura-zenith/

Intuitive	Aerial	– Aerigon	IAH	3	

http://www.intuitiveaerial.com/specs/

AeroCine	Kopterworx	Hammer	X12

http://kopterworx.com/rtf-hammer-x12-10.html

AeroVironment Shrike

http://www.avinc.com/uas/small_uas/shrike/

AeroVironment	Puma

http://www.avinc.com/uas/small_uas/puma/

AeroVironment	Qube

http://www.avinc.com/uas/small_uas/qube

Aerial	Pixels	Fx8PRO	Elite

https://aerialpixels.com/shop/frames/aerialpixels-frames/fx8pro-elite-x8-quad-multirotor-frame-for-heavy-lift-andendurance/

Aeronavics	X4	Titanium

http://aeronavics.com/products/shop/rtf-packages/skyjib-x4-titanium/

Aeryon	Sky	Ranger

http://aeryon.com/aeryon-skyranger

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http://www.aerialtechnology.com/shop/skyjib-8-ti-qr-droidworx-aeronavics/

Aeryon	Scout

https://aeryon.com/aeryon-scout

Agribotix	Hornet	Drone

http://agribotix.com/specs-hornet-1

Agribotix	Enduro	Quad

http://agribotix.com/specs-enduro

Aibotix	X	-6

https://www.aibotix.com/en/technical-data-aibot-x6.html

AirCover	QR-425

http://www.aircoversolutions.com/suas-hardware.html

AirCover	ORT-825

http://www.aircoversolutions.com/suas-hardware.html

AirRobot	AR	100-B

http://www.airrobot.de/index.php/airrobot-products.html

AirRobot	AR	100-C

http://www.airrobot.de/index.php/airrobot-products.html

AirRobot	AR	180

http://www.airrobot.de/index.php/airrobot-products.html

AirRobot	AR	200

http://www.airrobot.de/index.php/airrobot-products.html

Align	M690L	Multicopter

http://www.align.com.tw/multicopter-en/m690l/

Altus	UAS	Delta	X	– 4

http://media.wix.com/ugd/c4706c_0cae72934f9b46b2bf167a02fec00b5b.pdf

Altus	UAS	Delta	X	– 8

http://media.wix.com/ugd/c4706c_0cae72934f9b46b2bf167a02fec00b5b.pdf

American	Drones	– Falcon	450

https://www.american-drones.com/falcon-450.html

American	Drones	– Eagle	550

https://www.american-drones.com/eagle-550.html

American	Drones	– Nighthawk	550

https://www.american-drones.com/nighthawk-550.html

American	Drones	– Phoenix	650

https://www.american-drones.com/phoenix.html

Arch	Aerial	- OCTO

http://archaerial.com/octocopter-2/

Arch	Aerial	– Atlas-1

http://archaerial.com/atlas-1-quadcopter-uas/

ARRIS	– M680	Hexa

http://www.hobby-wing.com/arris-m680-foldable-quadcopter-frame.html

Ascending	Technologies	– AscTec	Falcon	8

http://www.asctec.de/en/uav-uas-drones-rpas-roav/asctec-falcon-8/#pane-0-1

HobbyKing	Bixler	2

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24474__Hobbyking_Bixler_2_EPO_1500mm_w_Brushless_Motor_Serv

os_and_Optional_Flaps_ARF_.html

Bormatec- Maja	UAV

http://bormatec.com/shop/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=3

Bumblebee	Carbon	Fiber	Quadcopter

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/712510907X155893X56.pdf

CarbonCore	– Cortex	ARTF

http://www.carboncore.com/cortex-artf/

CineStar	– 6	MK	Heavy	Lift	RTF

http://www.quadrocopter.com/CineStar-6-MK-Heavy-Lift-RTF_p_1084.html

Cyber	Technology	– Cyber	Quad
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http://www.cybertechuav.com.au/-Technical-Specifications-.html

DraganFlyer	– X6

http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicopter/draganflyer-x6a/specifications/

DraganFlyer	– Commander

http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicopter/draganflyer-commander/specifications/

DraganFlyer	– Guardian

http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicopter/draganflyer-guardian/specifications/

Delair-Tech	– DT-18

http://www.avyon.com/dt-18/

Event	38	– E384

http://event38.wikispaces.com/file/view/E384%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf/556429657/E384%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf

FoxTech	FPV	– D130	X8	V2

http://www.foxtechfpv.com/d130-x8-v2-a2-12s-arf-combo-p-2035.html

FoxTech	FPV	– K130	V3

http://www.foxtechfpv.com/product/V3/K130%20V2%20Manual.pdf

Freefly	– Alta

http://freeflysystems.com/alta/specs

Multirotor	G4

http://www.service-drone.com/files/wysiwyg/pdf/MULTIROTOR-in-measurement-and-inspection.pdf

AeroLogix	– Geostar

http://www.aerologixmn.com/geostar-uav.html

Germap	– G212

http://www.germap.com/pdfs/G212_Info_EN_150dpi_140426.pdf

Germap	– G180

http://www.germap.com/pdfs/G180_Info_EN_150417.pdf

Germap	– SmartOneC

http://www.germap.com/pdfs/SmartOneC_TechSpec_EN_131029.pdf

Germap	– G47-X8

http://www.germap.com/pdfs/G47-X8_Info_EN_150102.pdf

Germap	– G65-Y6

http://www.germap.com/pdfs/G65-Y6_Info_DE_150dpi_140427.pdf

Gryphon	Dynamics	– X8

http://gryphondynamics.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/GD-X8.pdf

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Hexa

http://gryphondynamics.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/GD-612.pdf

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Octo

http://gryphondynamics.co.kr/technical/downloads?uid=28&mod=document

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Dodeca

http://gryphondynamics.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/GD-612.pdf

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Y6

http://gryphondynamics.co.kr/technical/downloads?uid=31&mod=document

Hawk	UAS	– Silex	Systems	F15

http://www.hawkuas.com/aerial-systems/silex.html

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	AntiGravity

http://www.helipal.com/storm-drone-antigravity-gps-flying-platform-rtf-naza-v2.html

Helipal	- Storm	Drone	8	Naza	V2

http://www.helipal.com/storm-drone-8-gps-flying-platform.html

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	6	Naza

http://www.helipal.com/storm-drone-6-gps-flying-platform-rtf-dji-naza-v2.html

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4	Naza	v2

http://www.helipal.com/storm-drone-4-gps-flying-platform-bnf-naza-v2.html

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4

http://www.helipal.com/storm-drone-4-v3-flying-platform-rtf.html

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4	Mini

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HexaCrafter	HQ-850

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/53-hexacrafter-hq-series-quadcopter-airframe-manual

HexaCrafter	HQ-1150

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/53-hexacrafter-hq-series-quadcopter-airframe-manual

HexaCrafter	HO-1250

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/50-hexacrafter-ho-series-octocopter-airframe-manual

HexaCrafter	HC-650

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/8-hexacrafter-hc-series-hexacopter-airframe-manualHexaCrafter	HC-800

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/8-hexacrafter-hc-series-hexacopter-airframe-manualHexacrafter	HC-1100

http://www.hexacrafter.com/content/8-hexacrafter-hc-series-hexacopter-airframe-manualHoverfly	– LiveSky

http://www.hoverflytech.com/livesky/

Hubsan	– X4	Microdrone

http://www.hubsan.com/productinfo_16.html

Inova	Drone- Inova	One

http://www.inovadrone.com/product/

Tactical	Robotics	– InstantEye	Mk2

http://www.psitactical.com/ie-specs.html

Kespry	Drone	Systems

http://www.kespry.com/

KongCopter	FQ700

http://www.foxtechfpv.com/kongcopter-fq700-foldable-quadcopter-frame-p-1591.html

Latitude	HQ-20

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Latitude	HQ-40

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Latitude	HQ-60

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Latitude	Arcturus	Jump-15

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Latitude	Arcturus	Jump-20

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Latitude	Sensintel	Silverfox	HQ

https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/

Leptron	– Avenger

http://www.leptron.com/pdf/leptron_avenger.pdf

Lockheed	Martin- Desert	Hawk	III

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/ms2/documents/Desert-Hawk-brochure.pdf

Lockheed	Martin	– Indago	

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/procerus/quad-vtol.html

Microdrones	– MD4-200

https://www.microdrones.com/en/products/md4-200/technical-data/

Microdrones	– MD4-1000

https://www.microdrones.com/en/products/md4-1000/technical-data/

Microdrones	– MD4	– 3000

https://www.microdrones.com/en/products/md4-3000/technical-data/

MLB	– Super-Bat	UAV

http://martinuav.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Super_Bat_Specs-2014_np.pdf

MultiRotor	– G4	Skycrane

http://www.service-drone.com/en/shop/uav/multirotor-g4-skycrane/multirotor-g4-skycrane-v2

ParkZone	– Radian	RTF

http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/PKZ4700-Radian-Manual.pdf

Parrot	– Bebop
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http://www.parrot.com/products/bebop-drone/

Parrot	– AR	Drone	2.0

http://ardrone2.parrot.com/

Finwing	– Penguin	1720

http://www.finwinghobby.com/site/product_files/Finwing%20Penguin%201720%20Manual%202015.03.pdf

Birdseyeview	– FireFly	6

http://www.birdseyeview.aero/products/firefly6

UAV	Solutions	– Phoenix30

http://uav-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Multi-Rotor-Brochure.pdf

UAV	Solutions – Phoenix	60

http://uav-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Multi-Rotor-Brochure.pdf

UAV	Solutions	– Phoenix	60LE

http://uav-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Multi-Rotor-Brochure.pdf

Precision	Drone	– PaceSetter

http://www.precisiondrone.com/product-list/pacesetter/

PrecisionHawk	– Lancaster

http://www.precisionhawk.com/

Prioria	– Hex

http://prioria.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Prioria-Sheet_HexUAS_WEB.pdf

Prioria	– Maveric	UAS

http://www.prioria.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Prioria-Sheet_Maveric_WEB.pdf

Prioria	– Hex	Mini

http://www.prioria.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Prioria-Sheet_HexMiniUAS_WEB.pdf

Pulse	Aerospace	– Vapor

http://pulseaero.com/products/vapor-helicopter-uas.php

Pulse	Aerospace	– Scout	B1-100

http://pulseaero.com/products/scout-helicopter-uas.php

RIEGL	RiCopter

http://www.riegl.com/uploads/tx_pxpriegldownloads/RiCOPTER_at_a_glance_2015-10-06.pdf

RF70	Aircraft

http://www.dronelife.com/cms/product/RF70-Aircraft-0

Ritewing	– Spade	70”

http://www.ritewingrc.com/prod-1.html

Ritewing	Zephyr	III Spade

http://www.getfpv.com/planes/fpv-planes/ritewing-zephyr-iii-wing-z3.html

Ritewing	– Drak

http://www.ritewingrc.com/home.html

Yamaha	RMAX

http://rmax.yamaha-motor.com.au/specifications

AeroCamera	– SR	15

http://www.aerocamera.com.br/rotomotion-sr-15

RangeVideo	– Jet

http://www.rangevideo.com/rvjet/1077-rvjet-fpv-flying-wing-1950mm-kit.html

SenseFly- eXom

https://www.sensefly.com/fileadmin/user_upload/sensefly/documents/brochures/eXom-brochure-en.pdf

Sensurion	Aerospace	– Magpie

http://sensurion.com/magpie/

MultiRotor	– G4	Blackbird	V2

http://www.service-drone.com/en/shop/uav/multirotor-g4-blackbird/multirotor-g4-blackbird-v2

Vanguard	Defense	Industries	ShadowHawk

http://www.uavglobal.com/shadowhawk/

Mavinci	– Sirius	Pro

http://www.mavinci.de/en/siriuspro

Skywalker	X-8

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/861455834X7478X59.pdf
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SteadiDrone	– Vader

http://www.steadidrone.com/brochures/VaderBrochure.pdf

SteadiDrone	– Mavrik

http://www.steadidrone.com/brochures/MavrikBrochure.pdf

SteadiDrone	– Flare

http://www.steadidrone.com/brochures/FlareBrochure.pdf

Swift	Radioplanes	– Lynx

http://swiftradioplanes.com/lynx-uas/

Tarot	– T18

http://www.tarot-rc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1150

Tarot	– 680	Pro

http://www.helipal.com/tarot-fy680-pro-hexacopter-frame-set.html

Tarot	– 690	

http://www.foxtechfpv.com/tarot-fy690s-cf-folding-hexacopter-p-1155.html

Tarot	– T810

http://www.helipal.com/tarot-t810-hexacopter-frame-set.html

Tarot	– 960

http://www.helipal.com/tarot-t960-hexacopter-frame-set.html?gclid=CKyMpPGSz8gCFQutaQodPZcC6g

Tarot	– 450

http://www.helipal.com/tarot-fy450-quadricopter-frame-set.html

Tayzu	Robotics	– Titan	X8

http://www.tayzu.com/tayzu-x8-drone.html

Tayzu	Robotics	– Quadra

http://www.tayzu.com/tayzu-quadra-drone.html

TBS	Caipirinha	V2

http://onedrone.com/store/tbs-caipirinha.html

T-Rex	700E	F3C	V2

http://www.aligntrexstore.com/T-REX-700E-F3C-V2-Super-Combo-KX018E11A_p_555.html

T-Rex	800E	Pro

http://www.helipal.com/trex-800e-pro-dfc-super-combo.html

Turnigy	Talon	Quad

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__36510__Turnigy_Talon_Quadcopter_V2_0_Carbon_Fiber_Frame_550

mm_US_Warehouse_.html

Turbo	Ace	– Cinewing	6

http://www.turboace.com/turboacecinewing6hloptionsnazawookongtxrxtelemvibrationisolationfpvmonitorvtxvrxba

tterieschargertraining.aspx

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	G

http://www.turboace.com/turbo-ace-matrix-g-devo10-gyrox3.aspx

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	I

http://www.turboace.com/turbo-ace-matrix-i-black-14sg-gyrox3d-fpv-long-range.aspx

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	E

http://www.turboace.com/turbo-ace-matrix-e-14sg-gyrox5.aspx

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	S

http://www.turboace.com/turbo-ace-matrix-s-dx9-gyrox3-fpv.aspx

Viking	UAS	– VikingOne

http://www.vikinguas.com/home.html

Viking	UAS	– Patriot	X4

http://www.vikinguas.com/home.html

Viking	UAS	– Patriot	X8

http://www.vikinguas.com/home.html

Viking	UAS	–Ranger	EX

http://www.vikinguas.com/home.html

Viking	UAS	- VK	X6	Model	800

http://www.vikinguas.com/home.html

Volt	Aerial	Robotics	– Venture
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http://www.voltaerialrobotics.com/Brochures/Venture_USA.pdf

Vulcan	– Mantis

http://www.vulcanuav.com/frame-details/mantis-x8-details/

Vulcan	– Black	Widow

http://www.vulcanuav.com/airframes/black-widow/

Vulcan	– Raven

http://www.vulcanuav.com/airframes/raven/

Walkera	– QR	X350PRO

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2286

Walkera	– Scout	X4

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2292

Walkera	– Tali	H500

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2291

Walkera	– QR	X800

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2290

Walkera	– QR	X900

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2473

Walkera	– Voyager	3

http://www.walkera.com/en/showgoods.php?id=2294

Yuneec	– Tornado	H920

http://www.yuneec.com/node/25
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APPENDIX C - COMMERCIAL (MISSION/OPERATION) PURPOSE - FAA 

PREVIOUS APPROVED EXEMPTION NUMBERS

1. Bridge	Inspections:	

11603,	11564,	11422,	11171

2. Flare	stack	inspection:	

11251,	11581,	11241,	11156

3. Utility-power	generation	system	inspections	and	patrolling:	

11581,	11512,	11238,	11467

4. Aerial	inspection,	photography	and	videography	of residential and	

commercial	real	estate, weddings	and	wedding	receptions:

11784,	11786,	11787,	11789

5. Aerial	inspection,	photography	and	videography	of	utility	infrastructure	

including	but	not	limited	to	electrical	power	lines,	wind	turbines	and	cell	

towers:	

11787,	11512,	11581,	11238

6. Pipeline	inspection	and	patrolling:	

11467,	11422,	11554,	11561,	11564

7. Filmmaking,	cinematography,	and	videography:	

11581,	11251,	11256,	11659

8. Precision	agriculture	with	on	board	sensors:	

11759,	11222,	11673,	11769

9. Wildlife	and	forestry	monitoring	and	mosquito	and	insect	control:	

11684,	11648,	11790,	11551

10. Aerial	surveying:	

11593,	11600,	11567,	11581

11. Construction	site inspection	and	monitoring:	

11591,	11508,	11535,	11469

12. Public	entity	support	operations:	

11471,	11426,	11412,	11389

13. Aerial	imaging	for	safety,	monitoring	and	comparing	work	efforts	and	

completion	percentages,	and	security	of	controlled	environment	of	various	

sites:	

11649,	11524,	11522,	11481

14. Aerial	video	and	live	video	feed	to	assist	with	search	and	rescue	operations	

under	the	authority	and	support	of	local	authority:	

11327,	11282,	11558,	11842

15. Aerial	video	and	photography	for	public	and	private	use	including	television,	

public	events,	and	cinematography	live	feed	and	live	newsgathering:	

11408,	11406,	11787,	11760

16. Training	to	persons	individually	or	belonging	to	both	private	and	public	

organizations	to	increase	awareness	and	improve	safety	for	current	and	

future	UAS	operations	within	the	NAS:	

11789,	11663,	11668,	11683
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17. Special	Events (including	High	Schools,	Colleges,	Professional	Sports,	open	

air	and	fairs):	

11787,	11792,	11777,	11757

18. Research:	

11424,	11389,	11370,	11368

19. Risk	Management	and	Assessment:	

11293,	11494,	11481,	11293

20. Motion	Picture	Production:	

11312,	11289,	11284,	11308

21. Surface	Mining:	

11272,	11257,	11227,	11508

22. Closed	Set	Filming:	

11541,	11488,	11477,	11065

23. Disaster	and	Catastrophe	events:	

11309,	11487,	11370,	11327
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APPENDIX D - EQUIPMENT - FAA PREVIOUS APPROVED EXEMPTION 

NUMBERS

DJI	- Phantom	2: 11784.	11795,	11785,	11767

DJI	- Phantom	3: 11783,	11788,	11711,	11696

DJI	- Inspire	1: 11710,	11711,	11712,	11714

DJI	– F450: 12283, 12646,	12384,	11692

DJI	– F550: 12283,	12646,	11692,	11813

DJI	- S800: 11788,	11756,	11401,	11252

DJI	- S900: 11794,	11779,	11714,	11697

DJI	- S1000: 11671,	11672,	11677,	11638

DJI	– S1000+: 11532,	12490,	11527,	11571

DJI	– Matrix	100: 11814,	12496	

Cinestar	8	Octo: 11408,	11284,	11251,	11488

Altavian	Nova	F6500: 11456,	11472,	11605,	11552

Blade 350	QX3: 11737,	11879,	12646

Blade	Chroma:

AgEagle,: 11480,	11567,	11504

3DR	X8: 11335,	11626,	11617,	11486

3DR	Iris: 11778,	11533,	11496,	11673

3DR	Solo: 11832,	11935,	12322,	12462

SenseFly	eBee: 11745,	11754,	11764,	11673

Yuneec	Q500	Typhon: 11734,	11696,	11618,	11787

DraganFlyer	X4-P: 11281,	11774

DraganFlyer	X4-ES: 11487,	11571,	11577,	11527

Trimble	UX5: 11806,	11666,	11432,	11329

Trimble	UX5	– HP: 12231,	12457,	12543,	12646

Trimble	ZX5: 12646

Microdrones MD4: 11546,	11525,	11522,	11713

MikroKopter– ARF	OctoXL:11228,	11581,	11732,	11891

Skycatch: 11343,	11258,	11286,	11294

Skyhunter: 12586

Splash	Drone:

Airwing	UAV	– Talon:

ProJet	– RQ-11	Raven:

Aerosky	– RoboSurfer:

Airfield	– Extreme	Surfer	Power	Glider:

ProJet	– RC	Drone:

Hawkeye	1700:

HSE	UAV	– DRASS	Q1000: 11710A

FlyPro	PX400:

3D	Robotics	Aero	– M: 12646,	12774,	12397,	11617

3D	Robotics	Fixed	Wing: 12646
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3D	Robotics	X8+: 12646,	12397,	11617,	11626

3D	Robotics	X8	– M: 12646,	12553,	11956,	12073

3D	Robotics	Y6: 12646,	12774,	12494,	12074

Aerialtronics	Altura	Zenith: 12068,	12646,	12655,	11188

Intuitive	Aerial	– Aerigon	IAH	3: 12772, 12646

AeroCine	Kopterworx	Hammer	X12: 12646

AeroVironment	Shrike: 11439,	11520,	12646

AeroVironment	Puma: 11264,	11261,	12646,	11325A

AeroVironment	Qube: 11868,	12646

Aerial	Pixels	Fx8PRO	Elite:	12809,	12646

Aeronavics	X4	Titanium: 11225,	12646

Aeryon	Sky	Ranger: 11213,	11259,	11265,	11324

Aeronavics	SkyJib-8	Ti-QR: 11559, 11753,	11439,	12646

Aeryon	Scout: 11209,	11436,	12646

Agribotix	Hornet	Drone: 12646

Agribotix	Enduro	Quad: 12646

Aibotix	X	– 6: 12469,	11216,	11356,	11469

AirCover	QR-425: 11334,	11353,	12646

AirCover	ORT-825: 12646

AirRobot	AR	100-B: 12646

AirRobot	AR	100-C: 12646

AirRobot	AR	180: 12646,	11325A

AirRobot	AR	200: 12646, 11325A

Align	M690L	Multicopter: 11230A,	12646,	11929

Altus	UAS	Delta	X-4: 12646

Altus	UAS	Delta	X-8: 12646

American	Drones	– Falcon	450: 12646

American	Drones	– Eagle	550: 12646,	11505

American	Drones	– Nighthawk	550: 12646,	11507

American	Drones	– Phoenix	650: 12646,	11460

Arch	Aerial	– OCTO: 11283,	12646

Arch	Aerial	– Atlas-1:

ARRIS	– M680	Hexa: 12646

Ascending	Technologies	– AscTec	Falcon	8: 12075,	12515,	12646,	11208

HobbyKing	Bixler	2: 12079,	12646

Bormatec	– Maja	UAV: 11486,	12646

Bumblebee	Carbon	Fiber	Quadcopter: 11371,	12079,	12646

CarbonCore	– Cortex	ARTF: 12404,	12588,	12646

CineStar	– 6	MK	Heavy	Lift	RTF: 12517,	12656,	12646,	

Cyber	Technology	– Cyber	Quad: 12068,	12646

DraganFlyer	– X6: 11281,	11695,	12646

DraganFlyer	– Guardian: 11281, 12646

DraganFlyer	– Commander:	11281, 12646

Delair-Tech	– DT	– 18: 12785

Event	38	– E384: 13081,	12646,	12401,	12381

FoxTech	FPV	– D130	X8	V2:	12646
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FoxTech	FPV	– K130	V3: 11449,	11890,	12646

Freefly	– Alta: 12455,	12830,	12634,	12362

Multirotor	G4: 11306,	12283,	12646

AeroLogix	– Geostar: 11370,	12646

GB	– 250z:

GB	– 450z:

Germap	– G212:

Germap	– G180: 12075

Germap	– SmartOneC:

Germap	– G47-X8:

Germap	– G65-Y6:

Gryphon	Dynamics	– X8: 12516,	12667,	12831,	11778

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Hexa:

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Octo:

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Dodeca:

Gryphon	Dynamics	– Y6:

Hawk	UAS	– Silex	Systems	F15:

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	AntiGravity:

Helipal	- Storm	Drone	8	Naza	V2:

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	6	Naza:

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4	Naza	v2:

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4:

Helipal	– Storm	Drone	4	Mini:

HexaCrafter	HQ-850:

HexaCrafter	HQ-1150:

HexaCrafter	HO-1250: 11305,	12646

HexaCrafter	HC-650:

HexaCrafter	HC-800:

HexaCrafter	HC-1100: 12646

Hoverfly	– Livesky: 12646

Hubsan	– X4	Microdrone: 11562,	11588,	12646

Inova	Drone	– Inova	One: 12646

Tactical	Robotics	– InstantEye	Mk2: 12703,	11217,	11238,	12646

Kespry	Drone	Systems:

KongCopter	FQ700: 12646	

Latitude	HQ-20: 12646

Latitude	HQ-40: 12646

Latitude	HQ-60:

Latitude	Arcturus	Jump-15:

Latitude	Arcturus	Jump-20:

Latitude	Sensitel	Silverfox	HQ:

Leptron	– Avenger: 12363,	11578,	12646

Lockheed	Martin	– Desert	Hawk	III: 12646

Lockheed	Martin	– Indago: 11446,	11447,	11965,	12646

Microdrones	– MD4-200: 12496,	11171A,	12785,	12791

Microdrones	– MD4-1000: 12496,	11171A,	12785,	12791
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Microdrones	– MD4-3000: 12496,	12791,	12646

MLB- Super-Bat	UAV: 11255,	12646

MultiRotor	– G4	Skycrane: 11287,	12646

ParkZone	– Radian	RTF: 12646

Parrot	– Bebop: 12713,	12396,	12372,	12367

Parrot	– AR	Drone	2.0:

Finwing	– Penguin	1720: 11486,	11527,	12646

Birdseyeview	– FireFly	6: 11571,	11577,	12646

UAV	Solutions	– Phoenix	30:

UAV	Solutions	– Phoenix	60: 12646,	

UAV	Solutions	– Phoenix	60LE:

Precision	Drone	– PaceSetter: 11316,	11631,	12646

PrecisionHawk	– Lancaster: 12469,	12785,	11274,	11273

Prioria	– Hex: 12837,	12646

Prioria	– Maveric	UAS: 11571,	12447,	12646

Prioria	– Hex	Mini:

Pulse	Aerospace	– Vapor: 11241,	11574,	11469,	12232

Pulse	Aerospace	– Scout	B1-100:

RIEGL	RiCopter: 12785,	11581,	12646

Ritewing	– Spade	70”: 11228,	11229,	11732,	12646

Ritewing	– Zephyr	3	Spade:11228,	11229,	11732,	12646

Rightwing	– Drak: 12646

RF70	Aircraft: 12410,	12445,	12630,	11295

Yamaha	RMAX: 11448,	12646

AeroCamera	– SR	15: 11422,	12646

RangeVideo	– Jet: 11527,	11571,	11577,	12646

SenseFly	– eXom: 11373,	12284,	12785,	11666A

Sensurion	Aerospace	– Magpie: 12646

MultiRotor	– G4	Blackbird	V2: 12646

Vanguard	Defense	Industries	ShadowHawk: 11255,	12646

Mavinci	– Sirius	Pro: 11368,	12646

Skywalker	X-8: 11446,	11519,	11755,	12646

SteadiDrone	– Vader: 11446

SteadiDrone	– Mavrik: 11832,	11914,	11230A,	12078

SteadiDrone	– Flare: 11446

Swift	Radioplanes	– Lynx: 11432,	12646

Tarot	– T18: 12646

Tarot- 680	Pro: 12720,	12779,	11889,	12032

Tarot	– 690: 11221,	11877,	12646

Tarot	– T810: 11397,	11528,	12646

Tarot	– 960: 11221,	12646

Tarot	– 450:

Tayzu	Robotics	– Titan	X8: 12646

Tayzu	Robotics	– Quadra:

TBS	Caipirinha	V2:

T-Rex	800E	Pro: 11352
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Turnigy	Talon	Quad: 11889

Turbo	Ace	– Cinewing	6: 11392

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	G: 12545

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	I: 11674,	12545

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	E: 12545,	12875

Turbo	Ace	– Matrix	S: 12545,	12077

Viking	UAS	– VikingOne: 12414,	12590,	12646

Viking	UAS	– Patriot	X4: 12414,	12590,	12646

Viking	UAS	– Patriot	X8: 12414,	12590,	12646

Viking	UAS	– Ranger	EX: 12414,	12590,	12646

Viking UAS - VK	X6	Model	800:	12590,	12646

Volt	Aerial	Robotics	– Venture: 11222,	11241,	12646

Vulcan	– Mantis: 12646

Vulcan	– Black	Widow:

Vulcan	– Raven: 12486,	12008,	12486

Walkera	– QR	X350PRO:

Walkera	– Scout	X4: 11665,	12077,	13087

Walkera	– Tali	H500: 11869,	12587,	12646,	13087

Walkera	– QR	X800:

Walkera	– QR	X900:

Walkera	– Voyager	3:

Yuneec	– Tornado	H920:
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APPENDIX E - EXEMPTION 14 C.F.R - FAA PREVIOUS APPROVED 

EXEMPTION NUMBERS

14	C.F.R.	§	61.113	(a)	&	(b)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	61.133(a)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	91.7(a)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.	R.§	91.119:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	91.121:	1

1062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	91.151	(a)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	91.405	(a)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	407	(a)	(1)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	409	(a)	(2)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;

14	C.F.R.	§	417	(a)	&	(b)	:	

11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;
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APPENDIX F - MONTHLY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR LOG

Bigjon's	 Backhoe pilot/operators’	 will	 be	 using	 logbooks:	 logging	 all	 PIC	 time,	

successful	takeoffs	and	landings,	flight	simulator	time,	recorded	by	type,	make	and	

model.

Bigjon's	Backhoe will	be	using	sUAV	log	books	for	each	type,	make	and	model	Drone	

with	 accompanying	 FAA	 registration	 Number	 “November	 Number”:	 logging	 all	

drone	 operator	 time,	 successful	 takeoffs	 and	 landings,	 maintenance	 and	 repair	

records,	insurance	coverage,	software	and	hardware	upgrades,	pre-flight	inspection	

checks,	etc.

Bigjon's	Backhoe will	 be	 using	 maintenance	 and	 repair	 logbook	for	 each	 sUAV	 in	

operation,	the	following	is	an	example	of	the	minimum	logged	information:

Aircraft:	

N-Number:

Hours:	

Date:	

Date	Issue	

Discovered	

Date	Issue	

Resolved	

Issue	Description/

Maintenance	

Conducted	

Repair/Maintenance	

Performed	By	

Airframe	

Motors	

Propellers	

Flight	Control	

Update	

Gimbal	

Misc.
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APPENDIX G – MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FLIGHT OPERATIONS 

MANUAL VERSION 1.0

MOTION	PICTURE	AND	TELEVISION	

FLIGHT	OPERATION	MANUAL

January	13,	2016

Written	and	maintained	by	

Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC	for	

Petitioner:

Jonathan	Longwell

Bigjon's	Backhoe	Service	LLC

3199	Reesy	Rd

Cody,	WY	82414
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Table	of	Contents

I. Introduction................................................................................23

A. Purpose.................................................................................................... 23

B. Operator/Pilot	Organization............................................................ 23

C. Persons	Authorized ............................................................................. 23

D. Area	of	Operations............................................................................... 23

E. Plan	of	Activities ................................................................................... 23

F. Permission	to	Operate........................................................................ 24

G. Security.................................................................................................... 25

H. Briefing	of	Pilot/Production	Personnel....................................... 25

I. Certifications/Airworthiness............................................................ 26

J. Pilot	Personnel/Minimum	Requirements.................................... 26

K. Communications................................................................................... 27

L. Accident	Notification........................................................................... 27

M. Recall/Stop	Procedures..................................................................... 27

N. Aerobatic	Competency ....................................................................... 28

O. Special	Provisions................................................................................ 28

II. Company	Organization...........................................................28

A. Chief	Pilot................................................................................................ 28

B. Pilot	in	Command................................................................................. 29

Appendix	A	List	of	Approved	Pilots ...................................................... 30

Appendix	B	List	of	Approved	Aircraft.................................................. 31

Appendix	C	– Permission	Acquisition	Form....................................... 32

Appendix	D.	Revisions	Letter.................................................................. 33

Appendix	E	– Form	7711-2....................................................................... 34
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I. Introduction

A. Purpose

This	 manual	 has	 been	 developed	 by	 Bigjon's	 Backhoe hereafter	 referred	 to	 as	

Bigjon's	Backhoe in	 conjunction	with	 an	 application	for	 a	 Certificate	 of	Waiver	 of	

Authorization	 of	 the	 provisions	 of	 FAR	 91.119	 (b)	 and	 (c)	 for	 the	 purposes	 of	

filming.	Bigjon's	Backhoe pilots	and	other	company	personnel	when	applicable	will	

comply	 with	 the	 policies,	 procedures	 and	 conditions	 of	 this	 manual,	 whenever	

motion	picture	or	television	flight	operations	are	performed	that	require	a	Waiver	

of	Authorization	as	mentioned	above.	

B. Operator/Pilot Organization

Pilot	-

Jonathan	Longwell

Bigjon's	Backhoe	Service	LLC

3199	Reesy	Rd

Cody,	WY	82414

C. Persons Authorized

FAR	91.119	(c)	is	waived	only	with	respect	to	those	persons,	vehicles	and	structures	

directly	 involved	 in	 the	 performance	 of	 the	 actual	 filming.	 The	 certificate	 holder	

shall	ensure	that	no	persons	are	allowed	within	500	feet	of	the	area	except	those	

consenting	to	be	involved	and	necessary	for	the	filming	production.	This	provision	

may	 be	 reduced	 to	 no	 less	 than	 200	 feet	 if	 an	 equivalent	 level	 of	 safety	 can	 be	

achieved	and	the	Administrator	has	approved	it.	For	example,	an	equivalent	level	of	

safety	may	be	determined	by	an	ASI’s	evaluation	of	the	filming	production	area	to	

note	 terrain	 features,	 obstructions,	 buildings,	 etc.	 Such	 barriers	 may	 protect	

nonparticipating	persons	(observers,	the	public,	news	media,	etc.)	from	debris	in	the	

event	of	an	accident.	

D. Area of Operations

Bigjon's	Backhoe's approved	area	of	operations	will	be	the	continental	United	

States,	and Alaska	and	Hawaii.

E. Plan of Activities
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At	least	three	(3)	days	prior	to	any	scheduled	filming,	Bigjon's	Backhoe will	submit	a	

written	plan	 of	activities	to	the	local	FSDO	having	jurisdiction	over	that	area.	The	

plan	of	activities	should	include	the	following:	

(1)	Dates	and	times	for	all	flights.	

(2)	 Name	 and	 phone	 number	 of	 person	 responsible	 for	 the	 filming	

production							event.	

(3)	Name	and	phone	number	of	person	responsible	for	aircraft.	

(4)	Make,	model,	and	 serial	or	N-number	of	aircraft	to	be	used	and	type	of	

airworthiness	certificate,	including	category.	

(5)	Name	and	certificate	number	of	pilots	involved	in	the	filming	production	

event,	 including	 any	 notation	 of	 external	 load	 endorsements	 or	 aerobatic	

competency,	if	required.	

(6)	 A	 statement	 that	 the	 waiver	 holder	 has	 obtained	 permission	 from	

property	 owners	 and/or	 local	 officials	 to	 conduct	 the	 filming	 production	

event.	The	list	of	those	who	gave	permission	must	be	made	available	to	the	

inspector	upon	request	from	the	waiver	holder.	

(7)	Signature	of	waiver	holder	or	representative.	

(8)	A	description	of	the	flight	activity	including	maps	or	diagrams	of	any	area,	

city,	town,	county,	and/or	State	over	which	filming	will	be	conducted	and	the	

minimum	altitudes	essential	to	accomplish	the	operations.

The	three	(3)	day	notification	equipment’s	may	be	waived,	however,	the	operator	

should	contact	the	FSDO	as	 soon	as	possible	with	this	 request	and	be	prepared	to	

explain	in	detail	why	the	three	(3)	day	notification	is	not	practical.	

F. Permission to Operate

Before	any	flight	operations	is	conducted	at	less	than	500	feet	under	the	provisions	

of	the	certificate	of	waiver	and	this	manual,	the	operator	will	obtain	permission	to	

conduct	these	operations	from	property	owners	and	local	officials	as	necessary	or	

appropriate.	Persons	from	whom	permission	may	be	required	are	listed	below:	

(1)	Property	owners	

(2)	Law	enforcement	officials	

(3)	Fire	department	officials	
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(4)	Local,	State	and	Federal	government	

(5)	Air	traffic	control

The	 Bigjon's	 Backhoe personnel	 obtaining	 such	 permission	 will	 do	 so	 in	 writing	

whenever	practical,	however,	verbal	permission	is	acceptable	otherwise.	A	standard	

permission	form	is	provided	in	Appendix	A	and	may	be	used	when	obtaining	written	

permission.	 Bigjon's	 Backhoe personnel	 will	 assure	 a	 sufficient	 number	 of	 those	

forms	are	available	at	the	job	site.	Written	permission	forms	will	be	maintained	at	

the	job	site	until	flight	operations	are	completed,	and	then	turned	into	the	chief	pilot	

to	 be	 kept	 on	 file	 for	 a	 minimum	 of	 six	 (6)	 months.	 The	 FAA	 or	 other	 official	

personnel	upon	request	will	make	these	forms	available	for	inspection.	

G. Security

Prior	 to	 any	 flight	 operation	 the	 operator	 will	 coordinate	 with	 appropriate	

production	personnel	to	devise	a	plan	of	securing	the	area(s)	of operation	from	all	

unauthorized	 persons	 and	 vehicles.	 Provisions	 will	 be	 made	 to	 immediately	

discontinue	 operations	 should	 the	 area(s)	 become	 unsecured	 or	 for	 any	 other	

reason	in	the	interest	of	safety.	

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

Prior	to	the	start	of	any	operation	under	the	provisions	of	this	manual,	the	pilot	in	

command	will	conduct	a	briefing	of	all	procedures	to	participating	personnel	of	the	

risks	 involved,	 emergency	 procedures,	 and	 safeguards	 to	 be	 followed	 during	 the	

filming	 production	 event.	 Personnel	 will	 also	 be	 briefed	 on	 additional	 provisions	

that	 may	 be	 issued	 by	 the	 FSDO	 that	 has	 geographic	 responsibility	 for	 the	

operational	 area,	including	the	 location	 of	 boundaries	or	time	 limits.	The	briefing	

shall	cover:	

• Authorization	for	motion	picture	and	television	certificate	of	waiver	and	the	

attached	special	provisions	

• Operations	manual	

• Plan	of	activities	

• Aircraft	parking	and	starting	

• Taxi	procedures	

• Radio	Communications	

• Takeoff	procedures	

• Aviation	activities	to	be	conducted	during	the	filming	production	event	

• Approach	and	landing	procedures	

• Recall	procedures	
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• Emergency	procedures	

• Risks	to	participating	personnel	

• How	to	control	nonparticipating	persons	

I. Certifications/Airworthiness

All Bigjon's	Backhoe aircraft	used	in	operations	requiring	a	waiver	of	FAR	91	.119	

(b)	 and	 (c)	 for	 the	 purpose	 of	 filming	 will	 be	 properly	 certified	 and	 hold	

airworthiness	certificates.	However,	 restricted	 category	aircraft	 cannot	be	used	as	

the	filming	"vehicle"	 in	 motion	 picture	 and	television	filming.	Also,	 aircraft	 in	the	

experimental	category	must	have	an	airworthiness	certificate	issued	for	the	purpose	

of	 exhibition	 in	 order	 to	 be	 used	 in	 motion	 picture	 and	 television	 filming.	 The	

aircraft	 will	 be	 100hr/annual	 inspection	 program.	 Other	 required	 tests	 and	

inspections	will	be	performed	as	per	Part	91,	if	applicable	and	when	necessary.	Each	

aircraft	 will	 have	 a	 flight	 log	 containing	 upcoming	 scheduled	 maintenance	 and	

inspections	 and	 the	 dates	 or	 times	 they	 must	 be	 performed.	 A	 section	 for	

discrepancies	is	also	found	in	the	flight	log.	The	pilot	in	 command	will	assure	the	

aircraft	 to	 be	 flown	 is	 in	 airworthy	 condition	 and	 all	 required	 inspections	 and	

maintenance	has	been	completed	before	each	flight.	

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The	 pilot/operator	 shall	 establish	 and	 specify	 the	 minimum	 pilot	 requirements.	

Minimum	requirements	shall	meet	or	exceed	the	following:	

(1)	A	 current	U.S.	pilot	 certificate	with	 ratings	 appropriate	to	the	 category,	

class	 and	type	(if	 applicable)	 of	 aircraft	to	 be	 used	 under	the	terms	 of	the	

waiver.	

(2)	At	least	100	hours	logged	as	PIC	and	at	least	20	hours	logged	as	the	PIC	in	

the	aircraft	type.	

(3)	A	minimum	of	20 hours	in	the	category	and	class	of	aircraft	to	be	used.	

(4)	A	minimum	of	5	hours	in	the	make	and	model	aircraft	to	be	used	under	

the	waiver.	

(5)	In	the	event	that	the	1,500-foot	minimum	 standard	contained	in	the	14	

CFR	 91.303(e)	 is	 to	 be	 waived,	 the	 pilot	 performing	 aerobatic	 maneuvers	

must	hold	FAA	Form	8710-7,	Statement	of	Acrobatic	Competency,	to	perform	

the	operations.	
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(6)	 In	 the	 event	 the	 operation	 to	 be	 conducted	 contains	 elements	 of	 an	

external-load	operation,	whether	fixed	or	rotary	wing	operations,	pilots	used	

in	 the	 operation	 shall	 be	 qualified.	 This	 qualification	 may	 be	 obtained	

through	a	knowledge	test	(which	may	be	oral	and/written)	and/or	skill.	The	

inspector	 or	 another	 company	 pilot	 approved	 by	 the	 geographically	

responsible	 FSDO	 who	 is	 qualified	 to	 carry	 loads	 externally	 will	 give	 the	

test(s)	which	are	 similar	to	part	133	 requirements	and	 cover	the	following	

subjects:	

(a)	Steps	to	be	taken	before	starting	operations,	including	a	survey	of	

the	Flight	area.

(b)	Proper	method	of	loading,	rigging,	or	attaching	the	external	load.	

(c)	Aircraft	performance	capabilities	under	motion	picture	operating	

procedures	and	the	aircraft	flight	manual.	

(d)	Proper	instructions	for	flight	and	ground	crew	personnel.	

(e)	Aircraft	flight	manual,	pilot	operations	handbook,	or	a	rotorcraftload	combination	flight	manual	and	limitations,	if	appropriate.	

K. Communications

Prior	to	the	start	of	any	operation	covered	by	this	manual,	the	pilot	in	command	will	

formulate	a	plan	to provide	communications	capability	to	all	participants	during	the	

actual	operation	and	filming.	Oral,	visual	or	radio	communications	may	be	used	as	

long	 as	 it	 is	 effective	 and	 is	 capable	 of	 keeping	 the	 participants	 continuously	

appraised	of	the	current	status	of	the	operation.	

L. Accident Notification

Should	 an	 accident	 or	 incident	 requiring	 notification	 of	 the	 NTSB	 occur,	 the	

notification	requirements	of	FAR	Part	830	would	need	to	be	applied.

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio	 communication,	 oral,	 visual	 or	 a	 combination	 will	 be	 utilized	 to	 keep	 the	

participants	continuously	apprised	of	the	current	status	of	operation.	
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N. Aerobatic Competency

If	the	 filming	 operations	 require	the	 issuance	 of	 FAA	 Form	 8710-7,	Statement	 of	

Aerobatic	Competency,	 refer	to	Volume	5,	Chapter	9,	 and	Issue/Renew/Rescind	 a	

Statement	of	Aerobatic	Competency.	

O. Special Provisions

The	 controls,	procedures,	and	 conditions	 set	forth	in	the	 Bigjon's	Backhoe motion	

picture	and	television	operations	manual	 is	the	primary	assurance	that	persons	on	

the	surface	will	not	be	jeopardized.	

The	 aircraft	 and	 pilots	 used	 under	this	 authorization	 and/or	 waiver	 will	 only	 be	

those	 specified	 in	 the	 Bigjon's	 Backhoe motion	 picture	 and	 television	 operations	

manual	(“Appendix	A”	page	11)	or	 associated	plan	of	 activities.	Each	pilot’s	name	

and	 certificate	number	 shall	appear	on	each	daily	plan	of	activity.	All	 civil	aircraft	

and	pilot(s)	participating	in	the	activity	shall	be	available	for	FAA	inspection	before	

the	scheduled event.	

Each	 pilot-in-command	 conducting	 operations	 authorized	 under	 this	 certificate	

understands	 the	 conditions	 of	 issuance,	 and	 that	 it	 constitutes	 a	 waiver	 of	 FAR	

91.119 (b)	and	(c).	(See attached	document	under	original	FAA	Exemption	filing)	

Rotorcraft	takeoff	and	landing	areas	will	be	protected	in	a	manner	that	will	prevent	

unauthorized	persons	from	entering	the	takeoff	and	landing	area.	

Bigjon's	 Backhoe will	 ensure	 that	 the	 participating	 persons	 involved	 in	 the	

operations	 are	 thoroughly	 briefed	 on	 special	 procedures,	 communication,	

emergency	procedures,	 and	 on	the	provisions	of	the	 authorization	 and/or	waiver	

before	beginning	the	activities.	No	person	may	participate	in	any	event	unless	that	

person	has	received	a	briefing	on	the	provisions	of	the waiver.	

II. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

Duties	and	Responsibilities:	

• Final	 word	 in	 the	 formulation	 of	 policy and	 procedures	 concerning	 this	

manual.	

• Act	as	liaison	between	Bigjon's	Backhoe and	the	FAA	on	matter	concerning	this	

manual.	

• Assure	that	each	approved	pilot	is	issued	a	copy	of	this	manual	and	obtain	a	

signed	statement	from	each	that	they	have	read	and	understand	its	contents.	
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• Maintain	 a	 current	 copy	 of	 this	 manual	 at	 the	 main	 base	 of	 operations	 for	

Bigjon's	Backhoe.	

• Responsible	for	assuring	that	all	 revisions	to	this	manual	are	distributed	and	

processed	properly.	

• Must	 approve	 or	 disapprove	 each	 proposed	 job	 or	 operation	 performed	 by	

Bigjon's	Backhoe under	the	provisions	of	this	manual.	

• Assume	the	responsibilities	of pilot	in	command	when	acting	as	such.	

• The	 chief	 pilot	 may	 delegate	 functions	 to	 other	 personnel	 but	 retains	

responsibility.	

B. Pilot in Command

Duties	and	Responsibilities:	

• Assure	that	 aircraft	to	be	flown	is	in	 airworthy	 condition	 and	 all	inspections	

and	required	maintenance	have	been	performed	as	per	appropriate	FAR's.	

• Acquire	 permission	 from	 the	 chief	 pilot	 before	 any	 operation	 under	 the	

provisions	of	this	manual.	

• Be	 very	 knowledgeable	 of	 the	 contents	 of	 this	 manual	 and	 abide	 by	 the	

procedures,	policies	and	conditions	contained	herein.	

• Coordinate	 with	 movie	 and	 television	 personnel	 to	 formulate	 plans,	 routes,	

locations,	etc.	with	safety	of	all	persons	involved	in	the	primary	concern.	

• Maintain	their	copy	of	this	manual	in	current	condition	and	have it	on	site	at	

any	job	or	operation	requiring	the	waiver.	

• The	pilot	in	command	may	delegate	functions	to	other	personnel,	but	retains	

responsibility.	
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Appendix A List of Approved Pilots

Chief	Pilot

Name :		___________________________________________

Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________

Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________

Contact	Number :		___________________________________________

Pilot	#1

Name :		___________________________________________

Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________

Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________

Contact	Number :		___________________________________________

Pilot	#2

Name :		___________________________________________

Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________

Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________

Contact	Number :		___________________________________________

Pilot #3

Name :		___________________________________________

Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________

Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________

Contact	Number :		___________________________________________

Pilot	#4

Name :		___________________________________________

Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________

Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________

Contact	Number :		___________________________________________
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Appendix B List of Approved Aircraft

Make	and	Model Registration	Number

1.)		_______________________________________________ ________________________

2.)	_______________________________________________ ________________________

3.)	_______________________________________________ ________________________

4.)	_______________________________________________ ________________________

5.)	_______________________________________________ ________________________

6.)	_______________________________________________ ________________________
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Appendix C – Permission Acquisition Form

Permission	Acquisition	Form	

In	 signing	 this	 form,	 I	 am	 giving	 the	 pilots	 of	 Bigjon's	 Backhoe	 Service	 LLC

Permission	to	operate	their	aircraft	at	less	than	500	feet	from	property,	or	in	some	

jurisdiction	in	which	I	am	responsible	for	or	affiliated	with,	for	the	purpose	of	film	

or	television	production.	

Name:		_________________________________

Title:	___________________________________

Basis of	Authority	to	Grant	Permission:		___________________________________

Location:	_______________________________

Date	of	Operation:	________________________

Signature:		__________________________________	Date:	________________

Bigjon's	Backhoe Representative	receiving	this	authority:	____________________________
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Appendix D. Revisions Letter

Revision	# Section	 Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________

Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________________ ________________________

Revision	# Section	 Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________

Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________________ ________________________

Revision	# Section	 Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________

Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________________ ________________________

Revision	# Section	 Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________

Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________________ ________________________

Revision	# Section	 Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________

Remarks Initials

R	•	Remove and	Replace D	•	Delete	and	Destroy	 N	•	Insert	New	Page	

Manual	Serial#	___________________	Issued	To	___________________________	

Revised	By	_________________________________	Date	_______________________	

This	form	must	be	returned	to	the	Chief	Pilot	no	later	than	_____________________________.
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Appendix E – Form 7711-2

http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/form/faa7711-2.pdf